The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a client who has been experiencing prolonged episodes of vomiting. Which of the following would the nurse most likely find?
A) Increased bicarbonate levels
B) Hypernatremia
C) Hyperchloremia
D) Increased white blood cell count

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Prolonged episodes of vomiting can lead to a loss of stomach acid, which may result in metabolic alkalosis. This condition is characterized by increased bicarbonate levels in the blood.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Laboratory Test Results of a Client